AMLO’s last presidential battle: the House of Representatives approves Morena’s Judicial Reform
Mexico

AMLO’s last presidential battle: the House of Representatives approves Morena’s Judicial Reform

Amid a fierce campaign waged by the Mexican right wing and the US embassy, the Judicial Reform was approved by the House of Representatives. Before entering into force, it must be approved in the second instance by the Senate of the Republic.

Pablo Meriguet
September 6, 2024
Milei vetoes pension increase and doubles down on repression
Argentina

Milei vetoes pension increase and doubles down on repression

The brutality of Milei’s far-right government has been put on display with the heavy handed repression doled out to elderly pensioners in the country who have been protesting for an increase in their pensions

Pablo Meriguet
September 5, 2024
Four years since the double infanticide and the forced disappearance of a minor in Paraguay
Paraguay

Four years since the double infanticide and the forced disappearance of a minor in Paraguay

Activists and relatives of the girls have complained that the Paraguayan state has taken no action to hold the perpetrators responsible for the crimes.

Pablo Meriguet
September 4, 2024
Months after Kenyan police deployed to Haiti, security in the country has not improved
Haiti

Months after Kenyan police deployed to Haiti, security in the country has not improved

Kenyan police officers were deployed to Haiti as part of a UN-mandated mission to try to combat gang violence and restore security.

Pablo Meriguet
September 3, 2024
Attacks on Xiomara Castro’s government escalate after termination of extradition agreement with the US
Honduras

Attacks on Xiomara Castro’s government escalate after termination of extradition agreement with the US

A series of attacks from the US Embassy and the local oligarchy have sought to undermine the progressive government in Honduras

Pablo Meriguet
September 3, 2024
Mexico puts relations with the embassies of the United States and Canada on “pause”
Mexico

Mexico puts relations with the embassies of the United States and Canada on “pause”

The decision made by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has to do with the statements made by the ambassadors of Washington and Ottawa regarding Mexico’s Judicial Reform.

Pablo Meriguet
August 30, 2024
ALBA-TCP Extraordinary Summit declares support for Venezuela’s sovereignty
Venezuela

ALBA-TCP Extraordinary Summit declares support for Venezuela’s sovereignty

At the ALBA-TCP Extraordinary Summit, Latin American leaders expressed support for Nicolás Maduro’s administration and reaffirmed their dedication to Venezuela’s sovereignty

Pablo Meriguet
August 28, 2024
Direct and popular democracy of communes: the 2nd National Popular Consultation was held in Venezuela
Venezuela

Direct and popular democracy of communes: the 2nd National Popular Consultation was held in Venezuela

Communal elections are held to select local social projects for each commune in Venezuela. This initiative aims to transform the very structure of the State

Pablo Meriguet
August 27, 2024